20 cubic inches of a gas with an absoulte pressure of 5 psi is compressed until its pressure reaches 10 psi. What is the new volume of gas?(Assume that there's no change in temperature.)
2007-03-19 03:08:14 · 4 answers · asked by lydia c 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It depends on the type of gas. For instance methane resist compression and don't follow your rules. Methane is like water and resist compression.
2007-03-19 03:16:01 · answer #1 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember-:
P V = n k T
(n and k are constants)
For no change in T, you are doubling P, so therefore V must be halved.
Therefore, 20 in^3 x .5 = 10 in^3
2007-03-19 03:13:45 · answer #2 · answered by Doctor Q 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
V2 = V1 * P2/P1 = 10 in^3
2007-03-19 03:12:08 · answer #3 · answered by gebobs 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
10 cu. in.
2007-03-19 03:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋